The Lonely Dog (A poem)

(rhyme: A B C B)
word giver: Shalini Akka

There was once a dog

jumping all around

he played with a ball

which was nice and round.

Once he went outside

and saw a pretty cat

he wanted a good friend

but she hit him with a bat

Then he saw an elephant

who almost cracked the wall

Should an elephant be his friend?

but it was so scary and tall!

He bounced the ball along the road

and went to visit the mouse

He asked if she could be his friend

but she kicked him out of the house

The poor dog went home sad

and turned off the light

He felt sad and lonely

Oh what a bad night!

In the morning he saw a fly

dancing around in the sky

Was this his new friend?

but she wouldn’t even say hi!

Can you be my friend?

he asked a spider in a cage

Can’t you see I’m stuck

screamed the spider in a rage!

I’ll help you, said the dog

gently taking him out

The spider landed on the ground

with a grin and a pout!

Thank you! said the spider

shaking the dog’s hand

Let us be best friends

race you to the sand!

The dog was very happy

he got a friend at last

he went home feeling good

oh what a day! what a blast!

THE END